Full job descriptionBusiness Development Intern Hedge Funds & Digital Assets
Falconedge
Location: London – On-site
Type: Full-time Internship
Industry: Financial Services | Hedge Funds | Digital Assets
About FalconedgeFalconedge is a growing financial services firm working across hedge funds, digital assets, institutional investing and capital markets.
We work with hedge fund managers, institutional investors, family offices and private investors, helping them access institutional-grade solutions across digital assets, fund services and capital markets.
As the business continues to grow, we are looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Business Development Intern to join our London team and work directly alongside senior leadership.
This is a hands-on opportunity to gain practical experience in business development, capital raising, hedge funds, institutional investing and financial markets.
You won’t simply be observing from the sidelines. You’ll be involved in researching prospective clients and investors, building relationships, conducting outreach, arranging meetings and supporting live business development and capital-raising initiatives.
The RoleAs a Business Development Intern, you will support Falconedge’s growth by identifying and engaging prospective clients, investors and business partners.
You will work closely with senior members of the team and gain exposure to how institutional financial services businesses develop relationships, raise capital and win new clients.
Your responsibilities will include:
*Researching hedge fund managers, family offices, institutional investors and wealth managers
*Identifying and qualifying prospective clients and investors
*Building and managing a pipeline of prospects
*Conducting outreach through LinkedIn, email and telephone
*Introducing prospective clients to Falconedge’s platform and services
*Supporting capital-raising and investor outreach initiatives
*Arranging introductory meetings for senior members of the team
*Maintaining accurate CRM records and tracking business development activity
*Supporting fundraising initiatives, market research, conferences and strategic growth projects
*Working alongside senior leadership on new business opportunities
What You’ll LearnThis internship provides practical exposure to areas including:
*Hedge funds and alternative investments
*Institutional investing
*Capital raising and investor relations
*Digital assets and financial markets
*Business development and relationship management
*Prospecting and lead generation
*Institutional sales
*Financial services and capital markets
You’ll have the opportunity to speak with and learn from experienced professionals across the investment and financial services industry.
About YouWe are looking for someone who is ambitious, curious, commercially minded and willing to learn.
You don’t need previous experience in hedge funds, digital assets or finance. We’re more interested in your attitude, communication skills and willingness to get stuck in.
You should:
*Have a genuine interest in financial markets, investing, hedge funds or digital assets
*Be confident and comfortable speaking with new people
*Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
*Be commercially minded and interested in developing relationships
*Be ambitious, motivated and resilient
*Be comfortable with outbound communication and hearing "no"
*Have strong organisational skills and attention to detail
*Be proactive and able to work independently
*Be eager to learn and develop in a fast-paced environment
Previous sales, business development, finance or client-facing experience is advantageous, but not essential.
Why Join Falconedge?*Work directly alongside senior leadership
*Gain hands-on experience in hedge funds, capital raising and institutional financial services
*Build experience communicating with senior professionals across the investment industry
*Develop valuable commercial, sales and relationship-management skills
*Gain exposure to digital assets and an evolving area of financial markets
*Take responsibility for real business development activity rather than simply observing
*Build a professional network across the investment and financial services industry
Potential Permanent PositionThis internship is intended to be a potential pathway into a permanent role.
High-performing interns will be considered for a full-time Business Development position as Falconedge continues to grow.
Location & Expenses*The role is full-time and based on-site at our London office.